Chef

OCS; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCS Academy - digital learning

Wagestream payment access

Exclusive discounts via Hapi app

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our catering team, delivering outstanding food and drinks to clients and site visitors. You will ensure top quality, manage stock, control costs, and maintain rigorous hygiene standards while preparing seasonal dishes and supporting the Senior Chef as needed.

The role emphasizes independence with strong teamwork, inclusivity, and a pathway to professional qualifications; prior contract catering experience is advantageous and training for food

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Autonomous in approach but able to work well in a team.
• Food handling certificate preferred, training provided if needed.
• Background in contract catering welcome but not essential.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery are desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Manage inventory and order raw materials.
• Control budgets and minimise wastage.
• Maintain kitchen health and hygiene.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Support the site in the absence of the Senior Chef.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery

Job description

3 on/ 3 off Mornings (Could also be 4 on 3 off to increase hours) We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and driven Chef to join our Catering team.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our outstanding food and drink offering to our clients and site visitors.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring food quality and taste are of the highest standard.
• Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials.
• Controlling budgets and minimising wastage.
• Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook for clients and customers.
• Supporting the site in the absence of the Senior Chef

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Someone who is willing to attain the highest standards possible.
• We are looking for an employee that is autonomous in their approach but also happy to work well in a team.
• Ideally, you will have your food handling certificate – but don’t worry if you don’t, we can help you achieve this!
• A background in contract catering would be ideal but not essential.
• Ideally City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or level 2 diploma in Professional Cookery (or equivalent), but we are happy to talk to those also qualifying for their professional qualifications.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and food safety.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills as you will be interacting with the customer base and onsite clients.
• A real passion for food and service, with the ability to prepare and cook good quality seasonal food.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.